Back to basics farming

Describes how to raise farm animals including poultry, rabbits, goats, sheep, dairy cows, and beef cattle. Also includes information on how to buy, house, feed, breed, record, and butcher these animals, how to produce milk and eggs, and more.

"In this book, you will learn how chickens are raised on a small farm, from hatching to egg cultivation, and ultimately slaughter. A 16-page color insert showcases different breeds as well as general chicken photos. With more than 200 breeds, you will learn which kind is right for you, and how to purchase and effectively handle them. You will learn what kind of housing your chickens need and the proper methods and forms of feeding each breed needs. Details about how to breed chickens for egg production and how to collect and store the eggs are covered"--Provided by publisher.

A guide to raising small domestic animals, covering cows, goats, chickens, and more.

A comprehensive guide to raising chickens, explaining how to raise chickens in urban and rural environments, providing advice on breeds, and tips on handling chickens, creating a chicken run, collecting and storing eggs, and other related topics.

An introduction to raising pigs for food or as pets, covering selecting a breed, shelter, feeding, breeding, and more.

A guide to beekeeping that covers bee anatomy, castes, life cycle, communication, and hive life and discusses equipment, location, laws, ordinances, timing, working the hive, safety, selling products, and other related topics.

A guide to small-scale farming that explains how to raise domesticated poultry and livestock, covering topics such as how to purchase, house, feed, breed, record, and butcher animals of all types.